Childminder EY552079

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has an embedded process to help children to settle quickly into the setting and form a firm sense of belonging. She gathers lots of information to ensure she meets their needs and wants. As such, children are very happy, secure and have strong bonds with the childminder and any assistants she works with. Children behave well and show a developing understanding of managing their own emotions and recognising the needs of others. This helps them to develop important social skills for their future learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports and encourages children to gain higher levels of self-care and independence. For example, she patiently gives them time as they try to put on their jackets and shoes for outside play. Children expertly pull up their zips and delight in the praise they receive from the childminder. This helps children to build confidence in trying things for themselves and to persevere in tasks they may find difficult.

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The provision is good

Children learn about their community and the wider world around them to build on their understanding of the similarities and differences in themselves and others. For instance, they go on regular walks to the woods to collect natural items to take back to the setting. The childminder reads stories that depict many cultures from different countries to build on children's awareness.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes the time to plan an exciting curriculum to help children to be inquisitive and curious learners. This enables all children to make good progress. The childminder carefully observes children's development and plans for the specific next steps in their learning. She is quick to identify any potential gaps, which may require additional support or professional advice. n The childminder respects children's own unique interests and enables them to make independent choices in their play. On occasions, the environment is not suitably organised, such as when there are too many items available and space becomes limited for children to fully explore in their play. At these times, not all children have the opportunity to focus on one activity or task, which affects their engagement and concentration. n Children develop good levels of communication and language. The childminder also recognises and encourages the different forms of communication for

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children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She constantly introduces lots of words, sounds and signs that helps to build on children's increasing abilities. Children delight in story time and show their increasing memory and recall skills as they happily recite parts of the book. The childminder helps children to build on their early literacy skills. For instance, they

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23 September 2025 delight in making large and small marks with water and brushes on the fence and watch in wonder as it evaporates when drying. n The childminder recognises the importance of strong partnerships with parents. She involves them in the progress and achievements their children make, including how they can support them at home. The childminder also regularly shares information with other professionals to provide children with a joined-up approach towards their progress. This helps to support children to continue to thrive and reach their full potential. n Children have many opportunities to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors. They enjoy negotiating the ramps and slides in the garden and this also builds on early mathematical awareness as they estimate space and distance. Children request action songs and display their increasing coordination as they balance and hop on one leg. The childminder helps children to make

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healthy choices and understand the importance of washing hands and drinking water throughout the day to support their well-being. n The childminder is very reflective towards the overall quality of her setting. For example, she expertly plans for her professional development and any assistants she works with. Recent courses have strengthened their practice to use sign language to support the communication and language development of all children who attend the setting. Through regular supervisions and discussions, they are able to constantly refine and build on areas of the provision and care they provide.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n review the organisation of the learning environment to help children to engage in chosen tasks and build higher levels of concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552079 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10407619 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Mytchett, in Camberley, Surrey. She provides care all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant, and both hold relevant qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about her early years curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector has taken the comments of parents into consideration as part of the inspection. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder, the assistant and the children and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. n The childminder, the assistant and the inspector discussed the arrangements for the safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector observed the areas of the home used for the childminding provision and sampled a range of documentation, such as suitability checks

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Inspection activities

23 September 2025 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

23 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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